Every entrepreneur reaches a point of business complexity where the scope and scale of the operation is beyond their capacity to fulfill on their own. This point in the lifecycle of a business presents great risks to the entrepreneur. It can be a time of great stress and compromised decision-making ability or, if caught and acted upon in good time, … [Read more...]
Lights, Camera, Action
July 15, 2014 by
I invite you take a moment and check in with yourself. What’s it feel like to be you, right now…out of 10…how do you feel?Now, take a deep breath and let yourself experience the sensation of breathing in and then breathing out. Simply breathing, nothing else. What’s that feel like?How often to you pause to smell the roses, appreciate the small … [Read more...]
No matter what, be human first!
July 11, 2014 by
No matter what... Life's a sketch, a drama that triggers emotion, Where one inspired phrase can send hope soaring And one clumsy act can dash what has been built. No matter what... Remember people, no matter who, are human first. Deep within, awaken the compassionate heart And summon the human in you. No matter what... Embrace change … [Read more...]
Your Inner Sanctuary – A Place of Sacred Connection
July 10, 2014 by
Inner space is the quiet space at the centre of your life. A space that only you can access and shape into a safe and sacred Inner Sanctuary that offers you a retreat from the busy-ness of the world where you can connect with what matters to you and renew yourself on a regular basis. At Kaizen Leadership Institute, we help you restore your … [Read more...]
Coaching – A Learning Journey of Transformation and Empowerment
June 18, 2014 by
My first year of coaching is vividly imprinted on my memory. My challenge and intention were the same – to be there, fully present, attentive to the coachee for the duration of the session. My aim was to be mindfully present, an independent, objective and compassionate listener and coach, attentive without judgment allowing none of my own thoughts … [Read more...]
Emotions – Our Inner Guidance System!
May 28, 2014 by
Emotions and feelings are perhaps the most intimate and important aspect of our personal communications vocabulary. They are key to self awareness, self- knowledge and our unique personal language. Emotions give rise to what we feel. They help us recognize what we appreciate and learn to understand, know and accept ourselves. Not only is emotional … [Read more...]
Cultivating Leadership Presence
May 21, 2014 by
Cultivating presence is a practice of being your authentic best moment to moment, aware and free of the pressures of conflicting, limiting or contradictory beliefs. This practice requires a commitment to compassionate mindfulness which, in turn, aligns vision, values and actions in service to a higher calling. The best effect of fine persons is … [Read more...]
Manage Your Energy for Sustainable Success
May 14, 2014 by
The topic of Work – Life Balance has received a lot of attention in the last 3 decades. Its emergence as a concern may be attributed, in part perhaps, to the increased use of technology in the workplace, and the unmet expectations for more leisure in our lives that the emerging technologies were promised to deliver. Could it be that collectively … [Read more...]
Becoming Fearless
May 7, 2014 by
Many of our fears are tissue-paper thin, and a single courageous step would carry us clear through them. Brendan Francis Imagine exploring your interior landscape in much the same way you might explore a new region. What might you encounter? What might you learn about yourself? What might you discover? All it takes is to give yourself … [Read more...]
11 Strategies for Superior Performance and Satisfaction
April 28, 2014 by
Dentists tend to work in small clinics, isolated from their peers. Their work requires a high degree of precision, focus and attention. As a professional class, women and men dentists are recognized for their high standards of performance, compulsive, perfectionist nature, need for social recognition and approval. Their personal discipline and high … [Read more...]
